Christipher
Christipher is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Bearer of Christ.
Origin and history
Christipher is a spelling variant of the classic Greek name Christopher. Derived from Christophoros, it carries the traditional meaning of 'bearer of Christ'. In the United States, it operates as an uncommon phonetic variant of the extremely popular parent name.
Popularity in the United States
620 babies in the United States have been named Christipher since 1880. It ranks #4056 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 151 |
| 1980-1990 | 253 |
| 1990-2000 | 143 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Chris, Topher
Fun facts
- Christipher is an alternative spelling of Christopher, substituting an 'i' for the middle 'o'.
- The original name Christopher is associated with the early Christian martyr believed to carry a child across a river who was Christ.